US Bridges

Road 11 over Wahoo Creek

FairPosted for load

Saunders County, Nebraska · JCT US77/N63 6.2E 1.1S · Structure no. C007804320

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 11 over Wahoo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 11 over Wahoo Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 255 vehicles a day, projected to reach 265 by 2033. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 11
CrossesWahoo Creek
LocationJCT US77/N63 6.2E 1.1S
RouteCounty Highway 3365
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1311, -96.5021
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2011)
Projected traffic265 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 11 over Wahoo Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 11 over Wahoo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Road 11 over Wahoo Creek carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Road 11 over Wahoo Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Road 11 over Wahoo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.